Prize of the High Calling

By Ptr. Jeric Magallanes

Living a victorious spiritual life requires a consistency of purpose. The Apostle Paul’s desire to experience the fullness of Christ's resurrection power became the controlling factor in his life. His words "I press toward the mark" (Philippians 3:14) describe a runner racing hard with his head forward, body bent, and eyes on nothing but the final tape. Such was Paul's fervent attitude in reaching out toward the spiritual goals of service and blessing. If we would show the same oneness of purpose, we would likewise be filled with joy, experience victory over sin and trials, and possess a deeper sense of God's presence.

Let us press toward "the prize of the high calling of God"!

Published on INCENSE Vol. I, Issue 3, December 2007

The Happiest Life

Published on INCENSE Vol. I, Issue 2, September 2007

By Ptr. Jeric Magallanes

Everyone wants to be happy. That is why people spend a lot of money on recreation, vacations, health awareness, self-help books, and assortment of nonessential gadgets. These things, they hope, will bring joy into their lives but they are not the answer. The 17th-century preacher Matthew Henry was right when he said, “A life spent in the service of God and in communion with Him is the happiest life that anyone can live in this world”.
If you are looking for happiness, improve your fellowship with God and serve Him. An old song by Horatius Bonar calls it “friendship with Jesus, fellowship divine,” You will call it “the happiest life.”